Synonyms of filtered

filtered 1 of 2

adjective

as in purified

Related Words

• purified
• pure
• undiluted
• refined
• rendered
• unadulterated
• clarified
• uncontaminated
• untainted
• plain
• unmixed
• straight
• unpolluted
• neat
• fresh
• clean
• unalloyed
• uncorrupted
• absolute
• concentrated
• fine
• undefiled
• tried
• taintless
• full-bodied
• uncombined
• strong

Dissimilar Words

• mixed
• diluted
• contaminated
• adulterated
• polluted
• tainted
• impure
• spoiled
• corrupted
• soiled
• alloyed
• debased
• blended
• incorporated
• combined
• compounded
• merged
• joined
• mingled
• commingled
• amalgamated
• unclarified
• fused
• intermixed
• intermingled
• linked
• fouled
• defiled
• sullied
• befouled
• besmirched
• conjoined
• united
• coalesced
• doctored
• watered-down
• cheapened

filtered

2 of 2

verb

past tense of filter

1

as in strained

to pass through a filter

steep the tea and then filter it to get rid of the leaves

Synonyms & Similar Words

• strained
• screened
• leached
• percolated

2

as in refined

to remove usually visible impurities from

after frying the chicken, we filtered the oil and kept it in the refrigerator to use again

Synonyms & Similar Words

• refined
• extracted
• clarified
• cleaned
• processed
• washed
• distilled
• purified
• fined
• purged
• cleared
• sifted
• garbled
• cleansed
• rectified
• leached
• screened
• decontaminated
• disinfected
• sieved
• sanitized
• elutriated
• bolted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• contaminated
• clouded
• dulled
• muddied
• soiled
• tainted
• polluted
• defiled
• dirtied
• sullied
• fouled
• besmirched
• begrimed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of filtered

Verb

Their personal lives are often showcased in a way that’s entirely filtered through the entertainment company’s lens. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026

Techniques popular in Ukraine and surrounding countries have steadily filtered into the rest of Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States, with salons all over the world now offering Ukrainian-style manicures. — Lucy Abbersteen, Allure, 9 Oct. 2026

Sunlight filtered through the living room's large window during the mornings, and come nightfall, the vintage stereo system and Bluetooth radio were a total vibe for getting dressed up for dinner with a glass of wine. — Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

Just off Piccadilly and steps from Green Park, the brand’s nature-first mentality translates into living green walls, reclaimed timber, raw stone, and filtered water taps—sustainability being a point of emphasis here. — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026

As the early show ended, attendees filtered out of the church as guests waiting in line eagerly anticipated their turn in the nave. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

That kind of patchwork hierarchy has long filtered down throughout the organization. — Tim Britton, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Every Washington Nationals player filtered into the news conference room at Nationals Park on Friday afternoon, taking their seats among Cade Cavalli’s family, team ownership and staff members. — Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026

The fish release ammonia through waste, which is filtered to remove solids, and what’s left is nitrates that are pumped into the pond, where the plants absorb them and grow. — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 24 Sep. 2026